The Imperial is a bit confusing regarding its historical spot in the marketplace, as the car began life almost a century ago as the top dog in Chrysler’s lineup but by the mid-fifties the corporation felt it would be… more»
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Only 32k Miles: 1971 Dodge Dart Swinger
Dodge introduced the Dart Swinger in 1969 in an attempt to draw more youthful buyers to the otherwise “square” compact. As a 2-door hardtop, it replaced the 2-door sedan of the 1967-68 model years. This 1971 edition looks almost… more»
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Turbocharged 5-Speed: 1986 Nissan 300ZX
Certain cars are available in large quantities, even decades after their introduction. Obviously, this has a chilling effect on value, so you must be careful when buying such a vehicle. The Z31-chassis Nissan 300ZX is one such example, and… more»
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Just Out Of Storage: 1968 Plymouth GTX 440
The late 1960s probably represented the high water mark for the American muscle car sector, with virtually every mainstream manufacturer offering buyers compelling alternatives to consider. Plymouth brought its GTX to the party in 1967, although the badge underwent… more»
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No Reserve Low-Mile 1996 Honda del Sol
Honda developed a reputation of marching to the beat of a different drummer, producing some of the more interesting small cars to grace showrooms and our roads. Nowhere is that better demonstrated than with this 1996 del Sol. This… more»
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The First SUV? 1984 AMC Eagle 4×4
Quirky or prescient? You could proffer that question about a lot of American Motors vehicles. I’d rate this 1984 AMC Eagle station wagon as a bit of both. And AMC had it all going on in ’84 as they… more»
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39k Miles? 1978 Honda Accord
In 1978, the Honda Accord was still in its very early days of production, having just been introduced as a ’76 model, with the first-generation cars appearing much differently from how their modern sedan styling looks nowadays. One of… more»
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Swivel Seats: 455-Powered 1975 Hurst/Olds
By 1975, some of the hot in terms of performance U.S. offerings had already gone by the wayside, but the Hurst/Olds soldiered onward, and for the bleak period the auto industry was going through, it was pretty cool a… more»
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Euro Spec Model: 1997 BMW M Roadster
The world of European cars in the United States has a long history, with the best versions of otherwise decent cars being kept overseas. When individuals began importing gray market cars in the 1980s, it was basically a way… more»
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440/4-Speed: 1973 Dodge Charger
There is something undeniably attractive about a project candidate a new owner can drive and enjoy immediately. That is the opportunity provided by this 1973 Dodge Charger. Adding to its appeal, its drivetrain combination should provide performance that will… more»
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Unmolested and Uncut: 1950 Mercury Monterey Coupe
In hot rod culture, the 1949 through 1951 Mercury coupe is one of the most popular starting points for building a custom vehicle. Influenced by James Dean’s 1949 Mercury coupe in “Rebel Without a Cause” and the Barris brothers’… more»
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LS Swap? 1975 Chevrolet Nova
We see plenty of classics from The Malaise Era at Barn Finds where readers suggest performing an LS transplant. The logic is sound because it would undoubtedly improve vehicle performance when that quality was severely lacking in anything rolling… more»
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Long-Term Owner: 1955 Ford Thunderbird
Ford is credited with creating the Personal Luxury Car segment when it released the First Generation Thunderbird. However, some would argue that the Muntz Jet was actually the first such vehicle. The T-Bird bested the Muntz on two fronts,… more»
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Stored 30 Years: 1966 Plymouth Fury III
In the 1960s, the Plymouth Fury III competed head-to-head with the Chevy Impala and Ford Galaxie 500. But, as was the usual case, Plymouth came in third in the sales race for 1966. The seller’s station wagon had been… more»
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Power Pack V8 Option: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air
Four-door cars aren’t cool, right? Wrong. When they’re hardtops rather than sedans, the coolness starts to come back. Case-in-point is this 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Sedan, the company’s moniker for a 4-door Hardtop. This one looks quite nice… more»
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No Reserve 1991 Ford Mustang LX 302 V8
Though they sold well enough, the second generation of the Ford Mustang wasn’t a favorite with lovers of the original pony car. That was the Mustang II era of 1974-78 when they became a subcompact to save fuel. When… more»
